Job Purpose
The overall purpose of the jobholder is to implement
KCDF’s communication strategy, serving as the primary officer for disseminating
KCDF’s messages to various stakeholders and partners in alignment with the
organisation’s mission and objectives. The jobholder will be responsible for
enhancing KCDF’s brand visibility, awareness, credibility, and accountability
through strategic communication initiatives.
Key duties and responsibilities
Implementation of KCDF’s Communication Strategy:
- Assist in the development, review, and execution of KCDF’s
communication strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s
strategic objectives;
- Implement the communications department workplan, ensuring the
achievement of set objectives and indicators;
- Engage and collaborate with KCDF’s stakeholders to identify
communication priorities and develop targeted messaging for various
audiences.
Digital/Social Media Management:
- Manage and utilise KCDF’s digital tools and social media
platforms to amplify KCDF’s message and engage with various stakeholders;
- Create engaging content for suitable for different audiences,
including web posts, social media posts, newsletters, blogs, op-eds, etc.
- Package content into various forms suitable for different
audiences including posters, infographics, reels, videos, carousels etc,
while ensuring consistency and effectiveness in communication;
Website Management and SEO Optimisation
- Ensure timely update of KCDF’s websites to ensure content is
accurate, up-to-date, and engaging;
- Implement SEO strategies and techniques to optimise KCDF’s
presence and improve its reach on online sites and search engines;
Documentation and Storytelling:
- Conduct interviews and gather impact stories from
beneficiaries and partners to highlight the impact of KCDF’s work;
- Document and edit success stories and communication
publications, ensuring they are effectively communicated through
appropriate channels;
- Provide technical support to program staff and partners on
best practices in communication methods and materials, including change
stories, photos, documentaries, annual report, and newsletters among other
medium;
Media and Branding:
- Produce communication brand collaterals such as factsheets,
brochures, annual reports, flyers, and newsletters to enhance KCDF’s
profiling and branding efforts;
- Ensure consistency in branding and messaging across all
communication materials for KCDF;
- Ensure proper visibility of KCDF’s brand in all meetings and
engagements where KCDF takes part;
- Develop and distribute materials that accurately convey KCDF’s
objectives and the impact of the work done by various partners, including
promoting local philanthropy initiatives;
- Keep a database of media contacts and engage with key media
personnel such as reporters and editors to identify media opportunities
towards promoting coverage of KCDF’s work;
- Any other responsibilities assigned to the jobholder by the
supervisor from time to time.
Working relationships
- Internal Relationships: All departments
- External Relationships: National and County Government
officials, National & County Implementing Partners, Communities of
Practice members, Community Organisations, Vendors and Suppliers, Local
and International Media.
Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Media, Communication or a
related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
How to Apply
Applications
by qualified candidates should be submitted only by email to jobs@kcdf.or.ke to
addressed to the Executive Director and quoting the position applied for in the
Subject Line. Attach a cover letter and a CV stating your current position,
expected salary, email address, and telephone number. Also, include email
contacts of three professional referees. The closing date for application is 5
pm EAT on Monday, 8th December 2025. Only short-listed
candidates shall be contacted.
